Weather and Atmospheric Concepts Quiz

What is the term used to describe the height above sea level?

• Temperature

• Elevation

• Humidity

• Updrafts

Which of the following best describes the movement of particles in a gas?

• Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place

• Particles move freely and quickly in all directions

• Particles are arranged in a fixed pattern

• Particles move slowly and are closely packed

What instrument is commonly used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

How does an increase in temperature generally affect the movement of particles in a substance?

• Particles move slower

• Particles move faster

• Particles stop moving

• Particles move in a fixed pattern

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What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?

• Elevation

• Humidity

• Updrafts

• Wind gusts

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Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to the formation of ice crystals in clouds?

• High humidity and low temperatures

• Low humidity and high temperatures

• High temperatures and low wind speeds

• Low temperatures and high wind speeds

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What is the primary cause of wind gusts?

• Changes in temperature

• Changes in air pressure

• Changes in humidity

• Changes in elevation

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Which of the following best describes an updraft?

• A downward movement of air

• A horizontal movement of air

• An upward movement of air

• A circular movement of air

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Which of the following is a simple procedure to measure wind speed?

• Using a thermometer

• Using an anemometer

• Using a barometer

• Using a hygrometer

What happens to air pressure as elevation increases?

• Air pressure increases

• Air pressure decreases

• Air pressure remains constant

• Air pressure fluctuates